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The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

The student news source of Garfield High School

The Garfield Messenger

51st State Slips Past the Net

Samrawit Newton, Staff March 7, 2025

On February 20, the US and Canada men's hockey teams faced off in the Four Nations championship game, with Canada coming out on top.  Ignited in 1920, the fierce competition between the U.S. and Canada...

State Bound Bulldawgs

Lusa Wilder (she/her), Staff March 7, 2025

Men’s Swim and Dive Garfield High School's Men's Swim and Dive team participated in the State Championships on February 21 and 22 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. Preliminary events...

Undeniably Unrivaled

Undeniably Unrivaled

Dahlia Huang (She/Her) February 14, 2025

Unrivaled is a three-on-three women’s basketball league founded by USA Olympians Napheesa Collier and three-time WNBA Champion and former Seattle Storm player Breanna Stewart. There are currently six...

Chasing The High

Romy Steen (she/her) December 20, 2024

Runner’s high, by definition, is a euphoric feeling experienced by runners that can give the athlete a “second wind” of energy, pushing them to continue. However, the so-called “high” is a feeling...

Green Flags All Around

Green Flags All Around

Dahlia Huang (She/Her) December 20, 2024

With a self-explaining name, flag football is a sport growing in popularity. While it has a shared objective with tackle football, the game is played on a smaller field with different rules, added flags,...

Metro Reaarrangement

Josephine Cunningham (she/her) December 20, 2024

Since last school year, the Metro League has faced a significant change, altering certain dynamics of the league. The introduction of Seattle Academy to the league has notable impacts on various Metro...

Whirlyball, A Wheel-y Good Time

Al Feigin December 20, 2024

Whirlyball, a unique blend of lacrosse, basketball, and bumper cars, is only played in a handful of areas in the United States. Seattle is lucky enough to be one of these blessed locations. Players use...

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Skating For Dummies

Mabel Dunham (she/her), Staff December 20, 2024

Calling all beginners! There are two types of people at the ice rink: those who know what they’re doing, and those who should leave. Everyone starts somewhere, but if you’re looking to start off the...

Blocking the Ski Slope

Kian Naeemi (he/him), Business Editor November 22, 2024

With the snowy seasons of the Northwest rapidly approaching, cost is a major barrier that keeps many students from joining winter sports. Gear, transportation, training, and information/safety costs add...

Marches For Larches

Marches For Larches

Al Feigin November 8, 2024

As the warm weather begins to vanish, Seattlites retreat into their homes. However, cold weather doesn’t have to be the end of outdoor activities! If anything, the arrival of autumn can make hikes even...

Like Father (Not So Much) Like Son

Ibrahim Coker (He/Him) November 8, 2024

Lebron James is one of–if not–the greatest basketball players of all time. James is the all-time leading scorer of the league, a 3x Olympic gold medalist, and 4x NBA championship winner. Beyond that,...

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